Spalding Volleyball Tournament coming to Hilton Head

The 4C Totally Light Big Shot Volley Series will return to The Beach House in Hilton Head on May 3-4. Tournament play begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, with women’s finals scheduled for 6 p.m. and the men’s finals scheduled for 12 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free for all spectators.

Players competing in the Hilton Head Spalding Open will earn seeding points for the SE Volley American Regionals in Myrtle Beach October 11-12. There will be separate divisions for players of intermediate and novice levels on Saturday and Sunday, with the $60 entry fee giving players a full day of tournament play, a tournament t-shirt and a chance to win merchandise prizes from tournament sponsors.

The public will be able to meet players at the official player’s party at the Beach Club’s Tiki Bar Saturday evening.

Top male and female doubles teams will be competing for $2,000 in cash prizes and a chance to head to the $8,000 Big Shot Championships September 6-7 in Atlantic City, N.J. The tournaments are sanctioned by Volley America. Tournaments, clinics and leagues are all offered by Volley America for players of all levels.

South Carolina players expected to play in the Hilton Head Tournament include Jake Elliott in the Men’s Division, along with his wife Adria Elliott in the Women’s Division. Both Jake and Adria have played on the Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Other players who may possibly compete include Florida players Bill Chenowerth and Kent Ammons and Laura Togami of South Carolina.

For more information or to get an application go to www.eevb.net or contact East End Volleyball at 631-728-0397.

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